When The Boogeyman (aka Pitch Black) threatens to turn the
dreams of children into nightmares it’s up to The Guardians to stop him.
The Guardians are a sword-wielding tattooed Santa Claus, a
six-foot Easter Bunny, a silent Sandman and a spirited Tooth Fairy but for this
task they need an addition to their group. Enter the mischievous Jack Frost.
Surprisingly the main character here is Jack Frost (Chris
Pine), a troubled figure who has no idea of his purpose and no memory of the
life he had before being selected by the Moon to become the folklore he now is.
Pitch Black sees that Jack has more in common with him than the others and
attempts to recruit him in his quest to dominate the minds of children.
Will Jack turn to the dark side or find his purpose and
become a hero?
This is without doubt
the best animated film I have seen since Toy Story. It looks absolutely beautiful
and the characters are fantastic. It also contains the right amount of menace
to keep the adults entertained without scaring off the youngsters.
Rise Of The Guardians is a wonderful, magical film that presents
much-loved characters in a cool new way.
An absolute must-see for the festive
season.
Ric’s Rating: Essential
